Stephen Colbert last show
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The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', scheduled to air on CBS on Thursday, May 21, 2026, marking the end of Stephen Colbert's nearly 11-year run as host of the popular late-night talk show.
A highly anticipated television event representing the conclusion of CBS's long-running late-night franchise under Colbert's stewardship, announced in July 2025 amid shifts in the late-night landscape.
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